It's nearly midnight and I'm deep into my daily routine of sitting on the couch opposite of Sanjay, crunching through emails and trying to complete the last lingering tasks of the day. We're watching a Simply Red dvd. I'm feeling extra cheerful because I just ordered Sanjay's Christmas present (hint: it involves Simply Red, shhhh). And happy that I'm no longer hung over.

I can't complain – I drink so rarely that every now and then feeling over-served is a friendly reminder of the fun that preceded it. YourTango's Christmas party was at our apt last night. I drank … Read More

Come December you can't enter a Wal-Mart, fill up your gas tank or grab some grease at the food court without hearing Christmas songs, including the one about Santa checking his list (twice—we know) to see who's getting the Tiffany's and who's getting the coal. But who is this Christmas "nice girl," the one who makes cupcakes with red and green sprinkles, picks out the perfect gift for every member of her husband's family, and doesn't talk back to her mother-in-law? Who can do that? No us. But that doesn't mean we're bad girls—this isn't another madonna/whore either/or. Whether the … Read More

'Tis the season for that annual event we approach with a mix of trepidation, horror and curiosity. It's a time when CEOs do the Electric Slide, when cocktail weenie sales soar and professional reputations are made or sorely lost. Ah, the office holiday party. You know the protocol, but just in case, we've pulled together tips for maintaining your composure and setting limits.

Do dress up… Add flair via fun earrings, your favorite little black dress, or, if you're really feeling the holiday spirit, touches of red, green or blue.

But don't put the "ho" in holiday party. … Read More

The content in this week's "What On His Mind" isn't all that different from what on our own minds this week. They're rating sexy bloggers, we're rating 10 men hotter than Hugh Jackman. They've got tips on how to kiss, and so do we! Hmm, maybe gender differences are a myth, after all...

Tomfoolery tells us ladies to tread carefully when telling a guy what to do with his hair: "No one likes it when you assume you know what's best for them. And let's not pretend that personal grooming is something that dudes don’t … Read More

When you're ready to get the party started with your love, a classy yet simple get-together at your place might be the perfect fix.

Here are our top ten pointers on how to make it the event of the season:

1. Keep it intimate: Remember that the population of your dinner party should reflect the size of your home. Smaller groups also mean better conversation and fewer distractions.

2. Seat Strategically: Set a small table so people can converse without yelling. The best way to encourage conversation is to sit guests boy, girl, boy, girl...but don't seat guests next to … Read More